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Why this teen's yearbook picture is blowing up on Instagram

3 May 2018 6:50 PM |
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bh's Ellie Goodman

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Image via @kevikodra

A teen from Toronto has had his school picture go viral on Instagram. For most of us, that would be a nightmare, but for beauty influencer Kevin Kodra, it’s far from it. Kevin posted his school photo (which has racked up over 18,000 likes) on Instagram to celebrate his 18th birthday and final year in high school.

But it’s not just Kevin’s killer makeup skills blowing up on Instagram, it’s his message of inclusivity. He spoke to Teen Vogue about the significance of the school picture.

"The photo goes more than face value, [and] it's not just about the makeup," Kevin told Teen Vogue. "You can be who you want to be without fear of backlash — I allowed my voice to be heard so today's youth can see that a man in makeup is normal. I owe a lot to the support system I receive at my school, from teachers to administration and even the students, it's all love and I would hope this photo makes an impact on schools which aren't exactly like this."

We love it, Kevin!

What do you think of Kevin’s school picture? Do you wish your makeup skills were this good as a teen? (I sure do!)

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